Gulf County Schools & Education
Gulf County, Florida
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
34/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,823
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,118
School Score
34/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#43
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Gulf County
Measured School Summary
Gulf County faces educational challenges with a school score of 34/100 and a graduation rate of 87.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,823 per pupil, Gulf County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 7% below the Florida average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Gulf County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
7 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
34/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #43 of 67 Florida counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
2.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,823
$705 above the state average
School coverage
7
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Gulf County has 7 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Gulf County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Gulf County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#43
of 67 Florida counties with school score data. The county score is 2 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
GULF
Elementary and high visible
1,928 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
GULF is the largest listed district slice, with 7 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Gulf County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Gulf County, Florida
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Rural Schooling by the Coast
Gulf County provides a focused educational system with 7 public schools serving 1,928 students. The network includes three elementary schools and four high schools, all managed by one central district. The system maintains a traditional public school structure with no charter schools currently operating.
Unified Leadership in the Gulf District
The Gulf School District manages all 1,928 students across its seven campuses. Port St. Joe Elementary and Port St. Joe High School are the largest facilities, each serving over 500 students. This district-led approach ensures that resources are distributed across the county's rural school sites.
A Fully Rural Educational Landscape
All 7 schools in Gulf County are located in rural areas, fostering a close-knit, community-driven atmosphere. Schools are moderately sized, averaging 386 students, which balances social opportunities with personalized attention. The largest campus is Port St. Joe Elementary, while the PreK ESE program offers specialized care for just 15 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Gulf County
Reported Enrollment
1,928
7 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Gulf County
GULF
7 Public Schools in Gulf County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORT ST. JOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | GULF | PORT ST JOE, 32456Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 534 |
| PORT ST. JOE HIGH SCHOOL | Record | GULF | PORT ST JOE, 32456Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 512 |
| WEWAHITCHKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | GULF | WEWAHITCHKA, 32465Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 504 |
| WEWAHITCHKA HIGH SCHOOL | Record | GULF | WEWAHITCHKA, 32465Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 363 |
| PREK ESE | Record | GULF | PORT ST. JOE, 32456Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Special Education | 15 |
| GULF APEX | Record | GULF | PORT ST JOE, 32456Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | Virtual | 0 |
| GULF VIRTUAL FRANCHISE | Record | GULF | PORT ST JOE, 32456Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Virtual | 0 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,823
State avg $6,118
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Schools in Gulf County, Florida — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Gulf County, Florida?
Gulf County provides a focused educational system with 7 public schools serving 1,928 students. The network includes three elementary schools and four high schools, all managed by one central district. The system maintains a traditional public school structure with no charter schools currently operating.
What are the major school districts in Gulf County, Florida?
The Gulf School District manages all 1,928 students across its seven campuses. Port St. Joe Elementary and Port St. Joe High School are the largest facilities, each serving over 500 students. This district-led approach ensures that resources are distributed across the county's rural school sites.
What is the school experience like in Gulf County?
All 7 schools in Gulf County are located in rural areas, fostering a close-knit, community-driven atmosphere. Schools are moderately sized, averaging 386 students, which balances social opportunities with personalized attention. The largest campus is Port St. Joe Elementary, while the PreK ESE program offers specialized care for just 15 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.